Lot
1001 
(Documents) "Esterville, Emmett Co - Aug 7/61", dateline on 3½ page letter from Emmett County Judge Adolphus Jenkins to Samuel J. Kirkwood, Governor of Iowa, some interesting Indian and Troop content "…As there is a strong effort being made in this county to raise a decidedly uncalled for excitement in regard to the Indians. And applications are about being made to your excellency to furnish a body of troops to be stationed at this place…As far as depredations from the Indians are concerned - we have no more to fear than the settlers about Fort Dodge…There is no doubt of the existence of an organized band of horse thieves, somewhere in Dacotah Territory that commit many depredations in the disguise of indian and upon their credit…" and goes on to say that it would seem to be foolish to have troops taken away from the war effort to aid his county, Very Fine and interesting content. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $375